Toolmaker

TOOLMAKER – PRE-PIERCE andamp; CUT-OFF TOOLING

• £33,500
• Oldbury, West Midlands – Fully On-Site
• Press Tool Manufacture andamp; Repair / Pre-Pierce andamp; Cut-Off Tooling / CNC andamp; Manual Machining
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THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join the toolroom of a well-established UK manufacturer in the Oldbury area. You’ll manufacture new tooling and carry out repairs and maintenance to support day-to-day production, with a particular focus on pre-pierce and cut-off tooling. If you’ve got hands-on experience in this specific area of press toolmaking and thrive under pressure in a busy toolroom, this one’s for you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a long-established, market-leading UK manufacturer with a strong reputation in their sector and a track record spanning over 90 years. This role sits within their Technical Centre and is central to the continued smooth running of production.

THE BENEFITS

• £33,500 salary
• 33 days holiday (including statutory days)
• Early finish every Friday
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme, plus more

THE TOOLMAKER ROLE

• Manufacture new tooling and carry out repairs and maintenance to support production
• Specific focus on pre-pierce and cut-off tooling
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to keep production downtime to a minimum
• Work to a “right first time” approach, hitting deadlines under pressure
• Operate a forklift truck and overhead crane to deliver tooling to production (full training provided)
• Maintain full compliance with Health andamp; Safety legislation and housekeeping standards

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience with pre-pierce and cut-off tooling specifically
• Experienced in press tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
• CNC and manual machine experience — surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing
• Able to read engineering drawings and work to specified tolerances
• Well organised, self-motivated and professional
• Strong attention to detail — accuracy is paramount
• Must be eligible to work in the UK — sponsorship is not available for this role